Staff Technical Program Manager, Simulation Infrastructure Resource Management

Waymo; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus program

Equity incentive plan

Generous company benefits program

Job summary

A leading autonomous technology company based in San Francisco is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive the execution of their roadmap while managing complex technical challenges. Candidates should have extensive experience in program management and a technical background in a STEM field. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a salary range from $230,000 to $292,000, depending on qualifications and location.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in large-scale program management.
• 5+ years in infrastructure, software, or capacity management.
• Strong record in strategic communications.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the effective utilization of simulation compute resources.
• Develop program structures and execution strategies.
• Ensure alignment and communication for your program.

Skills

Large-scale program management

Stakeholder management

Strategic communications

Infrastructure management

Technical capability in STEM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

Role and Responsibilities

Waymo’s Technical Program Managers are accountable for Waymo’s roadmap execution by providing thoughtful cross-functional planning, clarity, and proactive risk management. In the face of complex technical and operational challenges with no established playbooks to follow, we act with thoughtful urgency, driving conversations, discussions, and outcomes. Our team partners closely with every function of Waymo to structure, own and drive work towards real-world deployments of the Waymo Driver across platforms and geographies.

• Partner with engineering and product management stakeholders to own and drive the effective utilization of simulation compute resources
• Develop program structures and execution strategies that ensure project success
• Maintain a strong orientation toward decision-making while balancing and communicating trade-offs to stakeholders
• Demonstrate the ability to influence without direct authority to ensure downward, outward, and upward alignment and communication for your program

You Have

• Extensive experience in large-scale program management, including managing multiple projects, diverse stakeholders, and complex team structures
• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure, software, or resource and capacity management
• A background in computer science or a commensurate technical capability in a STEM field
• A strong record of delivering high-impact strategic communications

We Prefer

• Experience as a professional software developer in a large-scale corporate environment
• A PhD or an advanced technology degree
• Prior experience managing resource allocation and capacity at scale
• Experience with business, finance, and accounting principles
• Experience collaborating with global, distributed teams across multiple geographic locations
• Experience in Machine Learning

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range

$230,000—$292,000 USD